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Bedminster Hike and Bikeway

2.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail

2.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder

Black River County Park Trail

2.3 mi

State: NJ

Dirt

Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail

4 mi

State: NJ

Ballast

Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway

12 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area

3.7 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Columbia Trail

15 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone

D & H Canal & Gravity Railroad Heritage Corridor - Port Jervis Branch Trail

1 mi

State: NY

Cinder, Gravel

D & H Canal Linear Park

4.7 mi

State: NY

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

D & H Canal Park

0.6 mi

State: NY

Crushed Stone

D & H Canal Trail - Bashakill Wildlife Management Area

5.7 mi

State: NY

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

72.8 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Great Valley Trail

3.5 mi

State: NJ

Dirt, Grass

Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area

3 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt

Heritage Trail (NY)

19.5 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway

4.9 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Jack Harrington White Plains Greenway

1.2 mi

State: NY

Woodchips

Jones Point Path

2 mi

State: NY

Asphalt

Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail

4.1 mi

State: NY

Asphalt

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

31.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Accordion

Karamac Trail

1.5 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt

Klara Sauer Trail

1 mi

State: NY

Crushed Stone

Lake Iliff Trail

1.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Landsdown Trail

1.8 mi

State: NJ

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

19.2 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

7 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass

Mamakating Rail Trail

3.2 mi

State: NY

Ballast, Cinder, Grass, Gravel

Maybrook Trailway

24 mi

State: NY

Asphalt

Middlesex Greenway

3.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Morris Canal Greenway

4.1 mi

State: NJ

Dirt, Grass

North County Trailway

20.7 mi

State: NY

Asphalt

Norwalk River Valley Trail

5.8 mi

State: CT

Asphalt

O&W Rail Trail

25.9 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Ogden Mine Railroad Path

2.7 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

26.5 mi

State: NY

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Old Erie Path

3 mi

State: NY

Dirt, Gravel

Old Mine Railroad Trail

2.2 mi

State: NY

Dirt

Old Putnam Trail

1.25 mi

State: NY

Asphalt

Patriots' Path (NJ)

35 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Paulinskill Valley Trail

27.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail

4.2 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel

Putnam Trailway

11.9 mi

State: NY

Asphalt

Quarry Trail

0.1 mi

State: NY

Dirt, Grass

Ramsey Bike Path

1 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Randolph Trails

16 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail

1 mi

State: NY

Crushed Stone

Ridgefield Rail Trail

2.3 mi

State: CT

Gravel

Samuel G. Fisher Mount Ivy Environmental Park

2 mi

State: NY

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips

South County Trailway

14.4 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Concrete

Sussex Branch Trail

18 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Tallman Mountain State Park Bike Path

2.1 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Cinder, Dirt

Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway

7 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail

4.3 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

21.3 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel

West Essex Trail

2.84 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Gravel

Wharton Rail-Trail (part of Patriots' Path)

0.5 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Wood Duck Nature Trail (Wallkill River NWR)

1.5 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Bedminster Hike and Bikeway The 2.8-mile eastern phase of the Bedminster Hike and Bikeway allows pedestrians and cyclists to safely traverse part of Bedminster Township by crossing over I-287 and US 206/202 via a series of three...	NJ	2.6 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
	Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail The Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail passes through hardwood forests and affords views of the valley below to the right. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ...	NJ	2.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder	7 reviews
	Black River County Park Trail In the mid 1800s Chester, New Jersey, was the home of the iron ore industry; railroads shipped the ore all over the county. With the end of the industry, however, the rail lines were abandoned, turned...	NJ	2.3 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
	Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail This trail goes through the Black River Wildlife Management area along streambeds and forest. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ DEP for a fee. The trail follows...	NJ	4 mi	Ballast	18 reviews
	Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway The Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway is a 12-mile linear park that runs from the town of Ossining north to Westchester County's Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. The trail is built on land...	NY	12 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass	4 reviews
	Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area This pleasant, flat rail-trail parallels Capoolong Creek through the Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area for nearly 4 miles. The surface is varied, so the trail is best suited for hiking or...	NJ	3.7 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	12 reviews
	Columbia Trail The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath it for 15 miles in rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail rolls along the South Branch of...	NJ	15 mi	Crushed Stone	123 reviews
	D & H Canal & Gravity Railroad Heritage Corridor - Port Jervis Branch Trail The City of Port Jervis is the latest community to save a portion of the former D&H Canal and turn it into a greenway for use by residents and visitors. A section of the canal, which is approximately...	NY	1 mi	Cinder, Gravel	3 reviews
	D & H Canal Linear Park The Delaware & Hudson Canal Linear Park is 45 acres with a trail situated along the historic D&H Canal. Remains of the original locks, dry dock and waste weirs are visible from the towpath trail....	NY	4.7 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	17 reviews
	D & H Canal Park The D & H Canal towpath is nestled within the 300-acre D & H Canal Park in the New York hamlet of Cuddebackville. The crushed-stone trail, stretching just over a half mile, is one section of a larger...	NY	0.6 mi	Crushed Stone	2 reviews
	D & H Canal Trail - Bashakill Wildlife Management Area The Bashakill Wildlife Management Area is located on the Orange County-Sullivan County border just south of Wurtsboro, New York. It consists of over 3,000 acres of wetlands and uplands which were...	NY	5.7 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass	5 reviews
	Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail Spanning more than 70 miles, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is the longest completed multiuse trail in the state and is described by many as the crown jewel of New Jersey trails. A...	NJ	72.8 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	114 reviews
	Great Valley Trail The Great Valley Trail, built on the former Lehigh & New England Railroad, offers an unpaved, natural experience through quiet woodlands between the townships of Hampton and Frankford. Although...	NJ	3.5 mi	Dirt, Grass	4 reviews
	Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area This trail is in an area rich in geological history. Zinc and Iron Ores were transported along this branch from mines in the area that operated for over 200 years. The trail is scenic with a slight...	NJ	3 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt	7 reviews
	Heritage Trail (NY) Built on the former Erie Railroad main line, the 15-mile Heritage Trail runs through the small Orange County towns of Goshen, Chester, Monroe, and Harriman. The shaded trail runs through different...	NY	19.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	90 reviews
	Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway While not a "rail-trail," the Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway is a very scenic trail along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The southern half of this trail is flat and runs right along the...	NY	4.9 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	27 reviews
	Jack Harrington White Plains Greenway The Jack Harrington White Plains Greenway was recently renamed to honor a long-time member of the city's conservation board. The trail's corridor follows the former New York, Westchester & Boston...	NY	1.2 mi	Woodchips	6 reviews
	Jones Point Path The Jones Point Path occupies an abandoned motor vehicle route (old US Route 9W). The path provides bicyclists with a relatively safe bypass to a dangerous section of busy US Route 9W near Bear...	NY	2 mi	Asphalt	22 reviews
	Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail You might expect a 4-mile rail-trail that passes through three downtowns to be excessively urban, but the quaint town centers on the Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail are compact and surrounded by...	NY	4.1 mi	Asphalt	42 reviews
	Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail The Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail runs nearly the length of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River across from New Jersey. The protected...	PA	31.3 mi	Crushed Stone	33 reviews

Accordion

Karamac Trail The Karamac Trail is a short walking trail that starts under the Interstate 80 bridge on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The trail follows an old railroad right-of-way; there is a railroad...	NJ	1.5 mi	Cinder, Dirt	5 reviews
Klara Sauer Trail The Klara Sauer Trail (formerly known as the Beacon Riverside Trail) runs for 1 mile along the Hudson River on the west side of New York's village of Beacon. The trail occupies the same corridor as...	NY	1 mi	Crushed Stone	5 reviews
Lake Iliff Trail This is the first phase of the proposed Lehigh & Hudson River Rail Trail. The second phase will connect Hillside Park to Kittatinny Valley State Park. It is hoped that there will be an eventual...	NJ	1.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone	2 reviews
Landsdown Trail The Landsdown Trail runs 1.8 miles between Lower Landsdown Road and W. Main in Clinton. The trail passes among open fields, woodlands and wetlands and provides access to the South Branch of the...	NJ	1.8 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	4 reviews
Lawrence Hopewell Trail The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) offers more than 19 miles of pathway on a developing loop through public and private land in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships, about 5 miles north of Trenton. The...	NJ	19.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	7 reviews
Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail The system of trails in Loantaka Brook Reservation are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians, although the trails are marked as to which uses are permitted on each segment. Loantaka Brook...	NJ	7 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass	24 reviews
Mamakating Rail Trail This is a section of the New York, Ontario and Western (O&W) Railway line that ran across New York State from Port Jervis to Lake Ontario. The trail consists of two discrete sections: State Route 209...	NY	3.2 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Grass, Gravel	0 reviews
Maybrook Trailway Note: As of December 2021, the trail is fully complete except for a bridge on its southern end in Brewster; stairways on either side of the bridge are available for the detour. Construction on the...	NY	24 mi	Asphalt	28 reviews
Middlesex Greenway It’s hard to believe that a noisy locomotive once ran through here, given that stillness is a defining characteristic of the Middlesex Greenway. Even when people pour onto the trail from the adjacent...	NJ	3.6 mi	Asphalt	36 reviews
Morris Canal Greenway In the early 1830s the Morris Canal opened across northern New Jersey, from Phillipsburg on the Delaware River to Newark, and later to Jersey City on the Hudson River. It provided a thoroughfare for...	NJ	4.1 mi	Dirt, Grass	3 reviews
North County Trailway The former “Old Put” commuter rail corridor that ran from the Bronx to northern bedroom communities in Westchester and Putnam Counties is popular once again, only this time it’s for people riding...	NY	20.7 mi	Asphalt	61 reviews
Norwalk River Valley Trail When completed, the Norwalk River Valley Trail will run from Danbury to Long Island Sound in southwestern Connecticut, for a total of about 27 miles. Currently, several disconnected sections totaling...	CT	5.8 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
O&W Rail Trail The O&W Rail Trail provides a glimpse into the area’s history from the perspectives of both a historical canal and a railroad. The Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal carried coal from Honesdale,...	NY	25.9 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	39 reviews
Ogden Mine Railroad Path This trail is located in the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation which is a unit of the Morris County Park Commission. The trail follows an abandoned railroad bed through hardwood forests, past ponds, swamps...	NJ	2.7 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt	6 reviews
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail At first glance, there’s no evidence that an aqueduct ever existed along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The trail is often a singletrack dirt pathway that winds through communities and trees and...	NY	26.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	16 reviews
Old Erie Path The Old Erie Path reveals spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley as the rail-trail rolls along cliffs that border the river’s western shore. Although fairly short, it joins two other...	NY	3 mi	Dirt, Gravel	8 reviews
Old Mine Railroad Trail Fahnestock State Park is a relatively undiscovered gems in the New York State Park System. Located a few miles east of Cold Spring Village on Rt. 301 (Main Street), the park jurisdiction was recently...	NY	2.2 mi	Dirt	3 reviews
Old Putnam Trail Splayed over 1,146 acres in northwest Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park has a lot going on. The park is New York City's fourth largest and is home to the oldest municipal golf course in America. There are...	NY	1.25 mi	Asphalt	18 reviews
Patriots' Path (NJ) The Patriots' Path covers roughly 35 miles of terrain and is open to mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and hiking. The multi-use trails links parks, open space, recreational...	NJ	35 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	16 reviews
Paulinskill Valley Trail The Paulinskill Valley Trail follows a creek by the same name through a section of rural New Jersey with a strong German influence. In fact, the word kill is Dutch for “riverbed or stream channel.”...	NJ	27.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	64 reviews
Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail This trail is much better suited to walking than to biking. It provides excellent access to the Pequest River which is stocked with trout. Not all of the bridges across the river have been decked and...	NJ	4.2 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel	4 reviews
Putnam Trailway The old New York Central rail line that ran from the Bronx to northern bedroom communities in Westchester and Putnam Counties carried commuters during the workweek, but on the weekends tourists...	NY	11.9 mi	Asphalt	52 reviews
Quarry Trail The Quarry Trail is currently a 600-foot long unimproved strip of land along what is known as Quarry Road in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. The trail links Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic...	NY	0.1 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
Ramsey Bike Path The Ramsey Bike Path is a recreational path built on the former Paterson to Suffern trolley line right-of-way. The path extends along a north-south route from one end of Ramsey to the other....	NJ	1 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Randolph Trails The Randolph Trail system covers 16 miles of pathways through five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir watershed and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails link schools and neighborhoods and also...	NJ	16 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	13 reviews
Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail The Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail travels from one end of the village of South Nyack to the other in 1 mile but greatly expands its reach by connecting with the Old Erie Path and a new shared-use...	NY	1 mi	Crushed Stone	6 reviews
Ridgefield Rail Trail The Ridgefield Rail-Trail meanders for nearly 2.5 miles through the forested exburbs of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The trail passes among suburban acreages, along a creek at one point, and past a couple...	CT	2.3 mi	Gravel	13 reviews
Samuel G. Fisher Mount Ivy Environmental Park A former right-of-way of the NY & NJ Railroad. Near historical Mount Ivy which was the center of a Quaker settlement in the 18th century. Hiking along railroad bed and wildlife observation and...	NY	2 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips	4 reviews
South County Trailway The South County Trailway rolls 14.4 miles through one of the most densely populated parts of New York, but its route through pocket woodlots, parks, and golf courses and along riverbanks makes it...	NY	14.4 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	50 reviews
Sussex Branch Trail The corridor now home to the Sussex Branch Trail was originally the narrow-gauge, mule-drawn Sussex Mine Railroad, which opened in 1851 to haul iron ore from mines in Andover to the Morris Canal....	NJ	18 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	34 reviews
Tallman Mountain State Park Bike Path Tallman Mountain State Park Bike Path is partially paved and bisects the Tallman Mountain State Park. The route provides a motor-vehicle-free way for bicyclists using US Route 9W to connect with...	NY	2.1 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Dirt	2 reviews
Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway DESCRIPTION: The Created by Union Forge Heritage Association in 2007,Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway is a 7 mile trail that winds its way through High Bridge criss-crossing a number of...	NJ	7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	12 reviews
Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail The Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail is built on a former Conrail right-of-way. Conrail and its predecessors, Penn Central, New York Central, and The Wallkill Valley Railway, provided service to farmers...	NY	4.3 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	20 reviews
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail While the Wallkill Valley Railroad no longer carries fruits and vegetables from Ulster County to New York City, trail users can still discover small, family-owned farms and farmers markets serving up...	NY	21.3 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel	61 reviews
West Essex Trail The West Essex Trail follows a short distance (just under 3 miles) of the former rail bed of the Caldwell Branch on the old Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. The trail runs between the EssexPassiac county...	NJ	2.84 mi	Cinder, Gravel	21 reviews
Wharton Rail-Trail (part of Patriots' Path) A short rail trail with two covered bridges occupying a portion of the former Mount Hope Mineral Railroad right-of-way in Wharton, NJ. In the future this trail will be linked with the Rockaway...	NJ	0.5 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Wood Duck Nature Trail (Wallkill River NWR) The Wood Duck Nature Trail, appropriately named for the secretive duck, was made possible through the hard work and dedication of refuge volunteers. This beautiful trail now extends about 1.5 miles on...	NJ	1.5 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	9 reviews

Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail

NY - 4.1 miles

You might expect a 4-mile rail-trail that passes through three downtowns to be excessively urban, but the quaint town centers on the Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail are compact and surrounded by...

West Essex Trail

NJ - 2.84 miles

The West Essex Trail follows a short distance (just under 3 miles) of the former rail bed of the Caldwell Branch on the old Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. The trail runs between the EssexPassiac county...

North County Trailway

NY - 20.7 miles

The former “Old Put” commuter rail corridor that ran from the Bronx to northern bedroom communities in Westchester and Putnam Counties is popular once again, only this time it’s for people riding...

South County Trailway

NY - 14.4 miles

The South County Trailway rolls 14.4 miles through one of the most densely populated parts of New York, but its route through pocket woodlots, parks, and golf courses and along riverbanks makes it...

Accordion

Middlesex Greenway

NJ - 3.6 miles

It’s hard to believe that a noisy locomotive once ran through here, given that stillness is a defining characteristic of the Middlesex Greenway. Even when people pour onto the trail from the adjacent...

Maybrook Trailway

NY - 24 miles

Note: As of December 2021, the trail is fully complete except for a bridge on its southern end in Brewster; stairways on either side of the bridge are available for the detour. Construction on the...

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

NJ - 7 miles

The system of trails in Loantaka Brook Reservation are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians, although the trails are marked as to which uses are permitted on each segment. Loantaka Brook...

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

NY - 21.3 miles

While the Wallkill Valley Railroad no longer carries fruits and vegetables from Ulster County to New York City, trail users can still discover small, family-owned farms and farmers markets serving up...

Patriots' Path (NJ)

NJ - 35 miles

The Patriots' Path covers roughly 35 miles of terrain and is open to mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and hiking. The multi-use trails links parks, open space, recreational...

D & H Canal & Gravity Railroad Heritage Corridor - Port Jervis Branch Trail

NY - 1 miles

The City of Port Jervis is the latest community to save a portion of the former D&H Canal and turn it into a greenway for use by residents and visitors. A section of the canal, which is approximately...

Putnam Trailway

NY - 11.9 miles

The old New York Central rail line that ran from the Bronx to northern bedroom communities in Westchester and Putnam Counties carried commuters during the workweek, but on the weekends tourists...

Lake Iliff Trail

NJ - 1.1 miles

This is the first phase of the proposed Lehigh & Hudson River Rail Trail. The second phase will connect Hillside Park to Kittatinny Valley State Park. It is hoped that there will be an eventual...

Norwalk River Valley Trail

CT - 5.8 miles

When completed, the Norwalk River Valley Trail will run from Danbury to Long Island Sound in southwestern Connecticut, for a total of about 27 miles. Currently, several disconnected sections totaling...

Heritage Trail (NY)

NY - 19.5 miles

Built on the former Erie Railroad main line, the 15-mile Heritage Trail runs through the small Orange County towns of Goshen, Chester, Monroe, and Harriman. The shaded trail runs through different...

Karamac Trail

NJ - 1.5 miles

The Karamac Trail is a short walking trail that starts under the Interstate 80 bridge on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The trail follows an old railroad right-of-way; there is a railroad...

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

NJ - 19.2 miles

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) offers more than 19 miles of pathway on a developing loop through public and private land in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships, about 5 miles north of Trenton. The...

Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail

NY - 4.3 miles

The Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail is built on a former Conrail right-of-way. Conrail and its predecessors, Penn Central, New York Central, and The Wallkill Valley Railway, provided service to farmers...

Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway

NY - 4.9 miles

While not a "rail-trail," the Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway is a very scenic trail along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The southern half of this trail is flat and runs right along the...

Columbia Trail

NJ - 15 miles

The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath it for 15 miles in rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail rolls along the South Branch of...

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

PA - 31.3 miles

The Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail runs nearly the length of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River across from New Jersey. The protected...

More Pompton Lakes bike trails

Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area

NJ - 3 miles

This trail is in an area rich in geological history. Zinc and Iron Ores were transported along this branch from mines in the area that operated for over 200 years. The trail is scenic with a slight...

South County Trailway

NY - 14.4 miles

The South County Trailway rolls 14.4 miles through one of the most densely populated parts of New York, but its route through pocket woodlots, parks, and golf courses and along riverbanks makes it...

Klara Sauer Trail

NY - 1 miles

The Klara Sauer Trail (formerly known as the Beacon Riverside Trail) runs for 1 mile along the Hudson River on the west side of New York's village of Beacon. The trail occupies the same corridor as...

D & H Canal Park

NY - 0.6 miles

The D & H Canal towpath is nestled within the 300-acre D & H Canal Park in the New York hamlet of Cuddebackville. The crushed-stone trail, stretching just over a half mile, is one section of a larger...

Accordion

This trail goes through the Black River Wildlife Management area along streambeds and forest. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ DEP for a fee. The trail follows...

Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway

NY - 4.9 miles

While not a "rail-trail," the Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway is a very scenic trail along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The southern half of this trail is flat and runs right along the...

Black River County Park Trail

NJ - 2.3 miles

In the mid 1800s Chester, New Jersey, was the home of the iron ore industry; railroads shipped the ore all over the county. With the end of the industry, however, the rail lines were abandoned, turned...

North County Trailway

NY - 20.7 miles

Karamac Trail

NJ - 1.5 miles

Wharton Rail-Trail (part of Patriots' Path)

NJ - 0.5 miles

A short rail trail with two covered bridges occupying a portion of the former Mount Hope Mineral Railroad right-of-way in Wharton, NJ. In the future this trail will be linked with the Rockaway...

Mamakating Rail Trail

NY - 3.2 miles

This is a section of the New York, Ontario and Western (O&W) Railway line that ran across New York State from Port Jervis to Lake Ontario. The trail consists of two discrete sections: State Route 209...

Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail

NJ - 2.1 miles

The Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail passes through hardwood forests and affords views of the valley below to the right. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ...

Putnam Trailway

NY - 11.9 miles

The old New York Central rail line that ran from the Bronx to northern bedroom communities in Westchester and Putnam Counties carried commuters during the workweek, but on the weekends tourists...

Wood Duck Nature Trail (Wallkill River NWR)

NJ - 1.5 miles

The Wood Duck Nature Trail, appropriately named for the secretive duck, was made possible through the hard work and dedication of refuge volunteers. This beautiful trail now extends about 1.5 miles on...

Ramsey Bike Path

NJ - 1 miles

The Ramsey Bike Path is a recreational path built on the former Paterson to Suffern trolley line right-of-way. The path extends along a north-south route from one end of Ramsey to the other....

Samuel G. Fisher Mount Ivy Environmental Park

NY - 2 miles

A former right-of-way of the NY & NJ Railroad. Near historical Mount Ivy which was the center of a Quaker settlement in the 18th century. Hiking along railroad bed and wildlife observation and...

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

NJ - 19.2 miles

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) offers more than 19 miles of pathway on a developing loop through public and private land in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships, about 5 miles north of Trenton. The...

More Pompton Lakes walking trails

Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway

NJ - 7 miles

DESCRIPTION: The Created by Union Forge Heritage Association in 2007,Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway is a 7 mile trail that winds its way through High Bridge criss-crossing a number of...

Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail

NY - 4.1 miles

You might expect a 4-mile rail-trail that passes through three downtowns to be excessively urban, but the quaint town centers on the Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail are compact and surrounded by...

Morris Canal Greenway

NJ - 4.1 miles

In the early 1830s the Morris Canal opened across northern New Jersey, from Phillipsburg on the Delaware River to Newark, and later to Jersey City on the Hudson River. It provided a thoroughfare for...

Old Erie Path

NY - 3 miles

The Old Erie Path reveals spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley as the rail-trail rolls along cliffs that border the river’s western shore. Although fairly short, it joins two other...

Accordion

North County Trailway

NY - 20.7 miles

Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area

NJ - 3 miles

Jack Harrington White Plains Greenway

NY - 1.2 miles

The Jack Harrington White Plains Greenway was recently renamed to honor a long-time member of the city's conservation board. The trail's corridor follows the former New York, Westchester & Boston...

Mamakating Rail Trail

NY - 3.2 miles

Randolph Trails

NJ - 16 miles

The Randolph Trail system covers 16 miles of pathways through five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir watershed and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails link schools and neighborhoods and also...

Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail

NY - 4.3 miles

The Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail is built on a former Conrail right-of-way. Conrail and its predecessors, Penn Central, New York Central, and The Wallkill Valley Railway, provided service to farmers...

Wharton Rail-Trail (part of Patriots' Path)

NJ - 0.5 miles

A short rail trail with two covered bridges occupying a portion of the former Mount Hope Mineral Railroad right-of-way in Wharton, NJ. In the future this trail will be linked with the Rockaway...

Norwalk River Valley Trail

CT - 5.8 miles

Landsdown Trail

NJ - 1.8 miles

The Landsdown Trail runs 1.8 miles between Lower Landsdown Road and W. Main in Clinton. The trail passes among open fields, woodlands and wetlands and provides access to the South Branch of the...

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

NJ - 7 miles

The system of trails in Loantaka Brook Reservation are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians, although the trails are marked as to which uses are permitted on each segment. Loantaka Brook...

Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail

NJ - 4.2 miles

This trail is much better suited to walking than to biking. It provides excellent access to the Pequest River which is stocked with trout. Not all of the bridges across the river have been decked and...

Old Putnam Trail

NY - 1.25 miles

Splayed over 1,146 acres in northwest Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park has a lot going on. The park is New York City's fourth largest and is home to the oldest municipal golf course in America. There are...

Heritage Trail (NY)

NY - 19.5 miles

Built on the former Erie Railroad main line, the 15-mile Heritage Trail runs through the small Orange County towns of Goshen, Chester, Monroe, and Harriman. The shaded trail runs through different...

South County Trailway

NY - 14.4 miles

The South County Trailway rolls 14.4 miles through one of the most densely populated parts of New York, but its route through pocket woodlots, parks, and golf courses and along riverbanks makes it...

Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway

NY - 4.9 miles

While not a "rail-trail," the Hook Mountain/Nyack Beach Bikeway is a very scenic trail along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The southern half of this trail is flat and runs right along the...

Quarry Trail

NY - 0.1 miles

The Quarry Trail is currently a 600-foot long unimproved strip of land along what is known as Quarry Road in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. The trail links Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic...

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Recent Trail Reviews

D & H Canal Linear Park

D & H Towpath to O & W Rail Trail

May, 2022 by wzvknnx87q

I started today by the Wurtsboro Fire house and managed a nice 3.5 mile run. I consider this a great trail for anyone who wants to loop around instead of doing and out and back run/walk. Some of the rail trail needs some upkeep but it’s still doable. Great hidden gem in the community.

Bethpage Bikeway

Sunday Ride

May, 2022 by senseibarb

I began in Massapequa with the intention of finishing at Woodbury Road. I made it to Trail View Park at mile marker 8 and turned around. Picture perfect biking weather , but first ride of the season. I’ll definitely finish the trail next outing. The trail is well maintained, filled with walkers, joggers and bikers. I’d definitely recommend for walking and biking

Henry Hudson Trail

Worth a try

May, 2022 by david crespy

I did this trail a few days ago from Freehold to Highlands and back on my hybrid. I don't recommend a road bike b/c of the countless crossing streets along the way which would necessitate clipping in and out every other minute. The scenery is varied and nice. However the signage is not adequate so you MUST bring phone with maps app. If you're planning to do most or all of this trail, give yourself plenty of time and be patient. It took me almost 5 hours to go 57 miles. Don't plan on setting any Strava pacing records lol...

Accordion

William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail

First Rail trail Ride

May, 2022 by senseibarb

My friend and I started at Hopewell Junction and glad we did. It was a nice leisurely ride up to Walkway on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. The trail is very well maintained, and an easy ride. We locked the bikes up by the walkway, headed into town for an incredible lunch. I only wish it were more scenic but very happy we chose this way to ride.

Henry Hudson Trail

worth a try

May, 2022 by david crespy

Recently rode this from Freehold to Highlands on my hybrid bike. I would not recommend a road bike because of the countless # of crossing streets which would require clipping in and out every other minute. Overall the scenery is nice. However the signage is poor in some parts where the trail is disconnected. You MUST bring a phone w/maps app in order to not get lost. Also if you plan on riding all or most of the trail give yourself lots of time. It took me nearly 5 hours to ride 57 miles so no Strava records lol

Heritage Trail (NY)

Great trail end of story

May, 2022 by powderpro

I have been riding parts of this trail for about 24 years. It now goes from Harriman to downtown Middletown. To find the new section from Goshen to Middletown you have to go up West Main street in Goshen just past Clowes Ave on left then make a right where there are no trespassing signs and you will see the trail on your left. The big issue with this entire trail is about 60% of the people using it do not know or follow the rules. If one simple rule was followed, 100% of the issues would be eliminated. Walk, ride jog and skate on the right side of the trail and allow people to pass you on the left. Simple as that. Do not ignore verbal warnings or bicycle bells. When you hear a warning move to the RIGHT! I constantly encounter people using the middle or left side of the trail and ignoring warnings to move right. Many people have no concept of the fact that every time they use the trail, faster moving traffic WILL come up behind them. I have people move left after a warning, I have people refuse to move at all and I have people that stop and glare at you for ringing a bell or announcing a verbal warning. Bells and warnings are for safety people!!! I encounter people who ride bikes in groups that block the entire trail and fail to move right after a warning. It amazes me how confused people are. One simple rule people. One simple rule! Move right and stay right!

Kennedy Trail

No Trail Access from Kennedy Catholic

May, 2022 by advancement

The Kennedy Catholic School is private property. Do not enter or depart the trail from the southern endpoint at Kennedy Catholic.

Kennedy Trail

Private Propery

May, 2022 by wjlucas1954

The Kennedy Catholic High School parking lot is private property and they have not given anyone walking the trail permission to access the trail via their parking lot . As with any school they are very protective of the student body and control who has access to the school and parking lot. DO NOT PARK IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT. Do not access the trail from the Kennedy Catholic High School.

Maybrook Trailway

Great trail with beautiful views. In some section you're secluded (so be mindful) if alone. Trail is clean and flat best trail so far of 2022.

May, 2022 by carlosccalhoun

Great trail with beautiful views. In some section you're secluded (so be mindful) if alone. Trail is clean and flat best trail so far of 2022.

Samuel G. Fisher Mount Ivy Environmental Park

First half of the trail was overcome with traffic noise from the highway running parallel. Most of the path was uncomfortable gravel with very little scenery. 2.5 miles round trip but not inspiring.

May, 2022 by rivkagoldstein1958

First half of the trail was overcome with traffic noise from the highway running parallel. Most of the path was uncomfortable gravel with very little scenery. 2.5 miles round trip but not inspiring.

Maybrook Trailway

Perfect condition, so-so scenery

April, 2022 by robert.richter89

I rode most of the Maybrook Trailway on a cold Easter Sunday in 2022. We started in Hopewell Junction and ended at a park right outside of Brewster. The trail is completely paved, very wide and in immaculate condition. There are mile markers but they are easy to miss and I wasn't quite sure what they were counting up or down towards as they did not start at 0. There are slight elevation changes that made riding back feel a little more difficult but there are no significant hills.

The scenery is nice but it is very monotonous with lakes being the only real variation to the trees and the disused railroad that encompasses the rest of the Maybrook Trailway. Since I did not make it all the way to Brewster proper I cannot speak to any sort of facilities there but the only real bathrooms or shelter/benches I found were at the very beginning in Hopewell Junction and where we ended near Brewster.